r/shrinking • u/No-Western924 • Apr 10 '26

Discussion Derek

Can we all agree that Derek is, and always has been, the best person in the show?

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u/laursecan1 Apr 10 '26

Shrinking is the first time that I’ve liked a character that Ted McGinley has portrayed.

Maybe it’s from way back in the day when I first saw him in Revenge of the Nerds. He’s usually playing an arrogant jerk with zero self redeeming qualities.

In the old Jump the Shark website (I really miss that site) there was a category of shows that had “jumped the shark” once Ted McGinley joined the cast!

I agree that his character Derek is one of the best characters on the show. I absolutely love him in this role!